Residential Pest Control Services in Montgomery County, MD

Mice & Rats – Rodents are often found in walls, basements, furniture, cupboards, and attics, or around anything they can chew on.

Carpenter Ants – Although they do not eat wood, these ants cause damage that’s often mistaken for termites. You can find them near dishwashers, sinks, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and areas with moisture.

Carpenter Bees – These bees can cause structural damage and most often nest in cedar, redwood, or soft pines.

Wasps – They often form nests in roof spaces, wall cavities, sheds, and garages. A sting from a wasp is very painful and can cause allergic reactions.

Hornets – A hornets’ nest is football-shaped. These insects are typically found near garbage cans or pet food. A hornet sting can be life-threatening in some cases.

Cicada Killers – Part of the wasp family, they dig large, unsightly nests in yards during the summer.

Crickets – Producing a constant chirping is annoying, and crickets like to reside in warm areas, such as near furnaces, water heaters, and behind baseboards.

Camelback Crickets – While they don’t chirp, these crickets can damage fabrics, clothing, and house plants. They enjoy damp areas such as basements, bathrooms, garages, and laundry rooms.

Spiders – While some are harmless, you don’t want to take the chance. Spiders can be found in attics, basements, shrubbery, woodpiles, and more.

Fleas – If your dog or cat starts scratching or biting themselves, you may have a flea problem.

Termites – These bugs feed on wood and can cause structural damage. They feed on flooring, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture.

Flying Ants – If you see a flying ant in the winter, they’re likely nesting in your home. They like warm areas, including furnaces, water heaters, and basements.

Cockroaches – Roaches travel at night, and two of the most common types are German and American. You can find German cockroaches in kitchens and bathrooms, while other versions like dark and moist areas like basements, drains, sewers, and crawl spaces.

Centipedes – They aren’t harmful, but they take up residence in moist areas such as bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces, garages, and floor drains.

Indian Meal Moths – These are the most common pests related to food, and they can infest pasta, flour, cereal, spices, cornmeal, or dry pet food. They aren’t harmful but should be removed for sanitation.

Ticks – These insects live off blood from humans and animals and can carry Lyme disease, among others. They lay eggs near basements, door and window frames, furniture, curtains, and edges of rugs.

Stinkbugs – You’ll find these in late summer, and they enjoy keeping warm inside walls. They produce a smelly odor.